Ultrafast science Research update Plasmonic laser puts the squeeze on light US researchers claim world's smallest semiconductor laser
Lasers Research update Arm dentists with lasers, urge researchers New dental technique can assess mineral content in teeth Read article: Arm dentists with lasers, urge researchers
Ultracold matter Research update Parity violation in ytterbium is largest ever seen Berkeley physicists boost parity violation to explore weak force Read article: Parity violation in ytterbium is largest ever seen
Transport properties Research update Nanoscale light source can change its colour Tiny 'free electron laser' could be used in displays Read article: Nanoscale light source can change its colour
Soft matter and liquids Research update Lasers look inside human bones Spectroscopy could help medics detect bone disease Read article: Lasers look inside human bones
Quantum mechanics Research update Single molecule switches light World's smallest optical transistor brings optical computers a step closer Read article: Single molecule switches light
Soft matter and liquids Research update UK physics hit by new cuts Science and Technology Facilities Council outlines reduced programme for 2009-10 Read article: UK physics hit by new cuts
Surfaces and interfaces Research update 100 DVDs on one disc within three years? Data stored using micro-holograms Read article: 100 DVDs on one disc within three years?
Ultrafast science Research update Tuning the gap in graphene Results confirm wonder material's potential for future nano-electronics and photonics Read article: Tuning the gap in graphene
Structure and dynamics Research update Metal pumps liquid uphill Laser-treated metal could aid medics Read article: Metal pumps liquid uphill